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Elevation: 4,650 ft
GPS: 39.326, -120.64952
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Shared By: John Robinson on Feb 28, 2013
Admins: Ky Bishop, Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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Two bolted climbs between Steel Monkey wall and the Benches area.

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From the Emeralds parking area walk around the gate and go 1200 yards on this dirt road you will see a some 3' boulders and a cairn on the right. Take this trail 100 yards and you will come to Steel Monkey Wall on the right. Above Steel Monkey Wall is Sun Bench area. 3rd class up the gully to the right of Steel Monkey Wall continue up 50 yards or so to a cliff band. Sun Bench area is on the left side of this cliff. You can stay right and find a right wondering ramp that will take you to the benches areas (Kudos, Fortress etc) See Mike Carville's 1991 guide book for locations and new North Tahoe Guide.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Sun Bench

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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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Jack Of Hearts
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
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Queen Of Clubs
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Jack Of Hearts
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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Queen Of Clubs
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
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